Atlanta, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta has tied a record high temperature of 86 degrees, matching a peak first recorded in 1935. The city is experiencing much warmer October weather than usual, with average temperatures around 70.9 degrees. Residents can expect highs in the low 80s for the week, before a cold front brings cooler weather and potential rain. This October’s warmth may challenge past temperature records as residents prepare for impending shifts in weather conditions.
Atlanta experienced a record-tying high temperature of 86 degrees on Wednesday, matching a peak first recorded in 1935. This comes as the city and surrounding areas enjoy an extended spell of unseasonably warm weather for October, with average temperatures hovering at 70.9 degrees—approximately 3 degrees above the typical figures for this time of year.
The morning in Atlanta started with a mild temperature of around 65 degrees, while other regions reported temperatures in the 50s. Clear and dry skies defined the day, thanks to a high-pressure system parked over the Great Lakes, and conditions are expected to remain similar for the rest of the workweek and into early weekend.
As the week progresses, residents can anticipate highs reaching into the low 80s, surpassing the seasonal average of 75 degrees. The specific forecasts for the upcoming days include:
- Wednesday: Sunny, High 82°, Low 60°
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, High 83°, Low 61°
- Friday: Warm and dry, High 82°, Low 60°
- Saturday: Partly sunny, High 82°, Low 62°
- Sunday: Showers likely (50% chance), cooler, High 73°, Low 58°
A transition in the weather is predicted late Saturday into Sunday when a cold front is set to sweep through, bringing lower temperatures and the potential for rainfall. On Sunday, the forecast shows a likelihood of showers, with the best chance of receiving up to an inch of rain in some areas. Showers are expected to taper off by Sunday evening.
Looking ahead, after the cold front passes, the weather is expected to stabilize into sunnier conditions with approximate temperatures of 75 degrees on Monday and 78 degrees on Tuesday. The warm October temperatures, particularly in Atlanta, may challenge the existing records of 85 degrees set on October 6 in both 1941 and 2011 for Thursday and Friday, respectively.
In summary, the notable weather patterns for Atlanta this October highlight the unusual warmth contributing to ongoing seasonal records, both past and present, as residents prepare for a shift in conditions heading into the weekend.
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| Date | Conditions | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sunny | 82° | 60° |
| Thursday | Mostly sunny | 83° | 61° |
| Friday | Warm and dry | 82° | 60° |
| Saturday | Partly sunny | 82° | 62° |
| Sunday | Showers likely | 73° | 58° |
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Wednesday Atlanta Weather
- Wikipedia: Weather
- 11 Alive: Atlanta Temperature Soars
- Google Search: Atlanta weather news
- AJC: Atlanta Ties 1935 Record High
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Meteorology
- Hoodline: Atlanta Welcomes Sunny Skies
- Google Scholar: Weather Patterns in Atlanta
- Weather.com: Atlanta 10-Day Forecast
- Google News: Atlanta weather
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